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The Fate Series #1
Fate Not Chosen
Marked by the Gods, Isabelle must fight for her survival. Being the most powerful mage alive helps but will it be enough?
Seventeen-year-old Isabelle Mirran is on the run from kidnappers. Her sunburst birthmark on her left hand, known as the Mark of the Gods, is causing trouble again. People always think she’s special because of it and no amount of arguing ceases them from believing the Gods have plans for her. Now she’s caught the attention of an elusive mastermind who will stop at nothing to acquire her. Hard-pressed to protect herself, help arrives in the form of Crown Prince Andrew. Enamored, he guides her to a school for nobles and she’s enrolled for her safety. There, she learns she possesses not one, but all four colors of elemental magic; marking her as the most powerful mage alive. Floundering to control her powers, she is overtaken by the mastermind. Forced to work for him, Isabelle becomes a thief and robs from the royal treasury. Captured by royal guards, she is judged and sentenced to be executed. With an arrow zooming toward her heart she has only seconds to live. She comes to the realization that having power doesn’t always save you.
Fate Not Chosen is a epic fantasy perfect for YA readers.
Seventeen-year-old Isabelle Mirran is on the run from kidnappers. Her sunburst birthmark on her left hand, known as the Mark of the Gods, is causing trouble again. People always think she’s special because of it and no amount of arguing ceases them from believing the Gods have plans for her. Now she’s caught the attention of an elusive mastermind who will stop at nothing to acquire her. Hard-pressed to protect herself, help arrives in the form of Crown Prince Andrew. Enamored, he guides her to a school for nobles and she’s enrolled for her safety. There, she learns she possesses not one, but all four colors of elemental magic; marking her as the most powerful mage alive. Floundering to control her powers, she is overtaken by the mastermind. Forced to work for him, Isabelle becomes a thief and robs from the royal treasury. Captured by royal guards, she is judged and sentenced to be executed. With an arrow zooming toward her heart she has only seconds to live. She comes to the realization that having power doesn’t always save you.
Fate Not Chosen is a epic fantasy perfect for YA readers.
619 pages, Paperback
First published March 6, 2021
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August 25, 2024
This romantacy is written in a fairytale type style, captivating one from the first page. The story, featuring a Cinderella type lead female character, whose independent and assertive nature helps her traverse the challenges she faces. I went through an entire gambit of emotions while reading this hard to put down book. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
January 6, 2026
I enjoyed this book to the fullest extent, I came to this book with no expectations and I fell in love with ever aspect of this book, I loved the banter, the romance and the plot shifting from Isabelle’s journey and I already see a lot of potential in the side characters and the last page got me to want to read the next one as fast as I can!
4.75/5 stars
4.75/5 stars
February 13, 2024
Fate Not Chosen
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this. Definitely liked it and enjoyed it completely. Good characters, nicely developed. Good story line. Nicely detailed world with a nice bit of magic added. The magic is nicely explained too. Recommended.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this. Definitely liked it and enjoyed it completely. Good characters, nicely developed. Good story line. Nicely detailed world with a nice bit of magic added. The magic is nicely explained too. Recommended.
January 9, 2023
KOTLC vibes. Mary Sue, terrible romance, not that great, to be frank
February 27, 2023
riveting
I couldn’t put it down!! From the first chapter I was hooked!! I loved the characters and Can’t wait to read the next one!!!
I couldn’t put it down!! From the first chapter I was hooked!! I loved the characters and Can’t wait to read the next one!!!
November 24, 2024
Whew!
Wow, that was a whirlwind of adventures! Tara is a terrific storyteller and I can’t wait to see what happens next for Isabelle and Andrew!
Wow, that was a whirlwind of adventures! Tara is a terrific storyteller and I can’t wait to see what happens next for Isabelle and Andrew!
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